Arthur Albert "Doc" Irwin, Shortstop, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a black and white photograph of Arthur Albert "Doc" Irwin, a shortstop for the Philadelphia baseball team. The card is from the Old Judge series, a collection of baseball cards issued by the Old Judge Cigarettes company in 1887. This particular card was produced by Goodwin & Company, a New York-based photography and printing firm. The image shows Irwin standing with a bat in hand and wearing typical baseball attire, with a cap and striped undershirt. This card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection of baseball cards, and the image is a fascinating glimpse into the history of baseball in America.